USAF EA-18G Growler VAQ-131 “Operation Inherent Resolve” Hobby Master HA5153 scale 1:72

*USAF EA-18G Growler VAQ-131 “Operation Inherent Resolve” Hobby Master HA5153 scale 1:72

USAF EA-18G Growler VAQ-131 “Operation Inherent Resolve” Hobby Master HA5153 scale 1:72 1:72
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
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USAF EA-18G Growler VAQ-131 “Operation Inherent Resolve” Hobby Master HA5153 scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
Scale: 1:72
Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Optional armament provided. Canopy can be displayed open or closed. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

In order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F/A- 18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.

In 2017 the aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush was stationed in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The OIR mission was to strike the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria by flying hundreds of sorties, destroying enemy positions with smart ordnance. VAQ-131 “Lancers” was onboard to carry out airborne electronic attack missions. VAQ-131 re-equipped with the EF-18G Growler in 2014 and during OIR flew 1,890 hours completing 270 combat sorties. EA-18G 168772 was the personal aircraft of the squadron CAG, AJ500.
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HA5153
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    Die-cast Metal
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Modern
  • Aircraft
    F-18 (Hornet)
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Fighter / Interception
  • Country
    United States
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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